Population of Marshall Islands

As of August 2026, the population of Marshall Islands is 35 thousand. The number of inhabitants has decreased by 1 thousand in the last year, representing a decline of 3.33%. The median age of the population has decreased in recent years, rising from 20.7 years in 2016 to 20.5 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 67.3 years and population density is 194.9 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of Marshall Islands peaked in 1968, reaching around 7.35% annually, but has since declined to approximately -3.28% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 1.55 thousand in 1987 to nearly -1.15 thousand in 2026.

Life Expectancy

In Marshall Islands, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 64.2 years in 2006 to 67.3 years in 2026, representing an increase of more than 3 years over the past 2 decades.

Most populous cities in Marshall Islands

The cities of Marshall Islands are small, with the 5 most populated adding up to around 64.3 thousand inhabitants. The most populous city is Majuro, Majuro Atoll, with approximately 25.4 thousand inhabitants. It is followed by Dalap-Uliga-Dorrit, Majuro Atoll with 20.3 thousand and Ebaye, Kwajalein Atoll with 15 thousand.

These are the 20 most populous cities in Marshall Islands: